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Course OverviewThis five-day instructor-led course teaches students how to use the enhancements and new features that have been added to SQL Server and the Microsoft data platform since the release of SQL Server 2008. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2014 product features and other Microsoft data platform components.

AudienceThe primary audience for Course 10977: Updating Your SQL Server Skills to Microsoft SQL Server 2014 includes database and business intelligence (BI) professionals who are familiar with SQL Server 2008 and want to update their skills to SQL Server 2014, and become familiar with related Microsoft data technologies.

Module 15: SQL Server in Windows Azure Virtual MachinesThis module explores how you can use Windows Azure virtual machines in which SQL Server is installed to create a cloud-based solution for data.Lessons

Introduction to Windows Azure Virtual Machines

Windows Azure Virtual Machine Connectivity and Security

Creating Databases in a Windows Azure Virtual Machine

Lab : Using Windows Azure Virtual Machines

Creating a Windows Azure Virtual Machine

Configuring Virtual Machine Security and Connectivity

Creating Databases on a Virtual Machine

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Describe considerations for using Virtual Machines in Windows Azure.

Create and configure Windows Azure virtual machines.

Create databases in Windows Azure virtual machines.

Module 16: Implementing Big Data SolutionsThis module describes the main features of big data, and the Microsoft technologies that you can use to build big data analytical solutions. In particular, the module focuses on Windows Azure HDInsight and the Windows Azure Marketplace as core elements of the Microsoft solution for big data.Lessons